Multiple choice

Find the missing number in the series. 50, 49.5, ?, 45.5, 42, 37.5, .......

  1. 49

  2. 48

  3. 47

  4. 46
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The series follows a pattern where the amount subtracted increases by 0.5 each step: 50 - 0.5 = 49.5, 49.5 - 1.5 = 48, 48 - 2.5 = 45.5, 45.5 - 3.5 = 42, 42 - 4.5 = 37.5. The missing number is 48.

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